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Government Pay Offer – Update – 20th March 2023

Dear Members,

By now you would have been contacted with the Governments pay offer for 2022/23 and 2023/24. (Outlines of the offer are below)

The Government made it clear that any pay offer would need to be supported by all of the NHS unions for it to be made public.  By the offer being supported, that does not mean it has been accepted, only you the members can do that.

All members will now be balloted again to either accept or reject the Governments offer, details of which should be confirmed in the next week or so.

Since news of the Governments offer was made public the branch has received a lot of contact with questions and even comparison between the English NHS pay offer vs that of the Scottish NHS pay deal, and against other working sector’s such as our colleagues in the fire brigade.

As a branch we neither accept or reject the governments offer as we can see both negatives and positives within.  The offer will impact people differently based on where they are within their careers, NHS working time, and of course their life commitments and let’s not get started on the years of austerity or the latest inflation crisis which has been a significant impact to everyone.

Based on all of this we can only advise that you look at all the variables that impact you, and make a decision based on whether you see this offer as being fair or not.

Once you have made that decision, then cast your vote knowing you have done so for you and your interests in the future of the NHS.

Kindest Regards from your branch

Chris Bretton                                                            Donna Thomas

GMB@EEAS Branch Secretary                                 GMB@EEAS Branch President

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Dear GMB member,

Following days of intensive talks with the Secretary of State for Health, a pay offer has been made to GMB and other unions.

The result is a big win for GMB members.

The details of the offer are –

  • A non-consolidated increase on 2022/23 pay of 2% for everyone and an additional 4% of the pay bill which will be a covid recovery bonus and shared across the pay bands. See the table at the bottom of this email. This is in addition to the money already received in 2022/23 (£1,400 for all, enhanced to 4% for top of Band 6 and all of Band 7).
  • A 5% increase for 2023/24 pay for all, enhanced to 10.4% for Bands 1-2 to ensure they are lifted clear of the Real Living Wage.
  • New money to pay for both 2022/23 and 2023/24 increases and not from existing health budgets.
  • A range of non pay issues, including career development and support, job evaluation, tackling violence and aggression, staffing levels, plus more.

This is a very significant offer and marks a major step forward for GMB members.

As recently as the start of this month, the Government were saying 2022/23 pay was locked away, buried deep down, and would not be reopened. But, because GMB ambulance workers and NHS staff stood strong, they have been forced to change.

The same applies for 2023/24 pay, where the original budget was for a 2% increase.

And, we have consistently campaigned for an end to the situation where NHS spine points were below the Real Living Wage. In fact in recent years, they had fallen below the National Living Wage. We have secured an offer this year to lift the lowest paid above the Real Living Wage.

We have made major advances and are recommending acceptance of this offer.

All member ballots will now follow and are expected to run throughout April. You will receive more details in the coming days.

GMB members in Wales will receive further communication as separate negotiations with the Welsh Government are ongoing.

This is a big moment and would not have happened without your strength and commitment. You have done an amazing job.

Thank you for everything you do.

Rachel Harrison
GMB National Secretary

  2% Non-Consolidated Payment in 22/23 Covid recovery bonus – Non-Consolidated Payment in 22/23 Total Non-Consolidated Payment in 22/23
  £ % £ % £ %
Band 1_1 £405 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~6.2%  ~£1,655 ~8.2%
Band 2_1 £405 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~6.2%  ~£1,655 ~8.2%
Band 2_2 £426 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~5.9%  ~£1,676 ~7.9%
Band 3_1 £435 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~5.8%  ~£1,685 ~7.8%
Band 3_2 £464 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~5.4%  ~£1,714 ~7.4%
Band 4_1 £479 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~5.2%  ~£1,729 ~7.2%
Band 4_2 £526 2.0%  ~£1,250 ~4.8%  ~£1,776 ~6.8%
Band 5_1 £541 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~5.0%  ~£1,891 ~7.0%
Band 5_2 £584 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~4.6%  ~£1,934 ~6.6%
Band 5_3 £659 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~4.1%  ~£2,009 ~6.1%
Band 6_1 £674 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~4.0%  ~£2,024 ~6.0%
Band 6_2 £711 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~3.8%  ~£2,061 ~5.8%
Band 6_3 £812 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~3.3%  ~£2,162 ~5.3%
Band 7_1 £833 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~3.2%  ~£2,183 ~5.2%
Band 7_2 £876 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~3.1%  ~£2,226 ~5.1%
Band 7_3 £953 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~2.8%  ~£2,303 ~4.8%
Band 8A_1 £971 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~2.8%  ~£2,321 ~4.8%
Band 8A_2 £1,092 2.0%  ~£1,350 ~2.5%  ~£2,442 ~4.5%
Band 8B_1 £1,123 2.0%  ~£1,450 ~2.6%  ~£2,573 ~4.6%
Band 8B_2 £1,305 2.0%  ~£1,450 ~2.2%  ~£2,755 ~4.2%
Band 8C_1 £1,341 2.0%  ~£1,450 ~2.2%  ~£2,791 ~4.2%
Band 8C_2 £1,545 2.0%  ~£1,450 ~1.9%  ~£2,995 ~3.9%
Band 8D_1 £1,592 2.0%  ~£1,550 ~1.9%  ~£3,142 ~3.9%
Band 8D_2 £1,836 2.0%  ~£1,550 ~1.7%  ~£3,386 ~3.7%
Band 9_1 £1,903 2.0%  ~£1,600 ~1.7%  ~£3,503 ~3.7%
Band 9_2 £2,189 2.0%  ~£1,600 ~1.5%  ~£3,789 ~3.5%

Posted: 20th March 2023

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